Speaking in Nakonde when he paid a courtesy call on Nakonde DistrictCommissioner James Singoyi over the weekend, Mr. Kapeya who is alsoChief Government Spokesperson and PF Member of Parliament for MpikaCentral Constituency says development cannot take place in the absenceof peace.

Mr. Kapeya says he is happy to hear that the Zambia / Tanzania borderis very peaceful and that trade between the two countries has beengoing on normally with bilateral meetings for the two districts,Nakonde and Vwawa being held constantly in order to enhance thecooperation between the two countries.

The Information Minister is also happy that Nakonde border isdeveloping very fast saying the area has greatly changed in the lastfew years with the establishment of more structure that has changedthe face of the border town.

He was however quick to point out that the district administrationshould ensure that it is in charge of the development taking place inthe border town.

Mr. Kapeya said that there is need to control the development ofvarious structures taking place in Nakonde so as to maintain thebeauty of the town.

Earlier, Nakonde District Commissioner James Singoyi told the Ministerthat Rural Electrification Authority ( REA) has embarked on anelectrification programme of the area along Malawi Road stretchingover a distance of 22 kilo metres.

Mr. Singoyi said schools and markets have been targeted under theelectrification programme which he said would bring development to the area.

Mr. Singoyi also disclosed that the 2011/ 2012 ConstituencyDevelopment Fund (CDF) for Nakonde Constituency has not been utilized.